Living For Zachary Heart Screening | The Heart Hospital Baylor

The "Living for Zachary Heart Screening" is a special screening program created for youth ages 12-22 that can help detect heart abnormalities that may lead to Sudden Cardiac Arrest. This screening is named in memory of Zachary Schrah, who died in 2009 from Sudden Cardiac Arrest.

This noninvasive screening package includes:

Electrocardiogram

Limited 2D Echocardiogram

Blood pressure screening

SCA Risk History Questionnaire (AHA recommended)

Screening reviewed and interpreted by a board certified cardiologist

Call 1.855.9BAYLOR ​for details on the cost of the screening package. Insurance may not cover the cost. Cash, credit card, or checks are accepted forms of payment.

The Center for Advanced Cardiovascular Care is an outpatient facility owned and operated by The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano.

​Living for Zachary is a separate non-profit organization that strives to raise awareness of SCA in youth through screening programs, community education, and awareness events. ​For more information about Zachary's story, visit the Living for Zachary website »​

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What Is Sudden Cardiac Arrest?

Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a condition in which the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating. When this happens, blood stops flowing to the brain and other vital organs. SCA usually causes death if it's not treated within minutes.

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